Establishing Your Breeding Aviary Part 2
CAGES
Your cage selection for your breeding aviary will either increase your productivity or worsen it. Piled up cages provide little light for those on the bottom. Cages that are too small can stress out birds and cause aggression problems. Too large of a breeding cage and your pairs may bond slower. So, what is a good median point? Well, I use 24" cubed cages and they seem to work wonderfully! I don't buy the "store bought" cages but rather a good constructed cage made of galvanized wire. Corners Limited is a good source of information and ideas. I also use cages made by Quality Cage. I don't sell these cages, I have just used them with no known problems. Smaller cages (18" cubes) can be used but I find that the 24" cages work well and are big enough to give the pair some exercise but small enough to get them bonded. I have larger flights (up to 8 ft) that I use when I break down pairs. I find that the flights help them recover from breeding. Anyone who fights is not allowed to enter a colony flight of cockatiels. There are a few cockatiels that I have that require attention to make sure they are not fighting other cockatiels or hogging food dishes. This can cause alot of stress in the colony and the less stress, the better health you will have. The better the health, the better able and willing your cockatiels will be to breed.
For best cage placement, a detailed plan should be drawn out before purchasing your cages. You will save time and money. I would plan on three flights at least. I have an all male flight, a community/mixed flight, and two yearling flights for birds that are less than a year old.
Next: Learn about Paring up your cockatiels and how to choose your breeding pairs.
Your cage selection for your breeding aviary will either increase your productivity or worsen it. Piled up cages provide little light for those on the bottom. Cages that are too small can stress out birds and cause aggression problems. Too large of a breeding cage and your pairs may bond slower. So, what is a good median point? Well, I use 24" cubed cages and they seem to work wonderfully! I don't buy the "store bought" cages but rather a good constructed cage made of galvanized wire. Corners Limited is a good source of information and ideas. I also use cages made by Quality Cage. I don't sell these cages, I have just used them with no known problems. Smaller cages (18" cubes) can be used but I find that the 24" cages work well and are big enough to give the pair some exercise but small enough to get them bonded. I have larger flights (up to 8 ft) that I use when I break down pairs. I find that the flights help them recover from breeding. Anyone who fights is not allowed to enter a colony flight of cockatiels. There are a few cockatiels that I have that require attention to make sure they are not fighting other cockatiels or hogging food dishes. This can cause alot of stress in the colony and the less stress, the better health you will have. The better the health, the better able and willing your cockatiels will be to breed.
For best cage placement, a detailed plan should be drawn out before purchasing your cages. You will save time and money. I would plan on three flights at least. I have an all male flight, a community/mixed flight, and two yearling flights for birds that are less than a year old.
Next: Learn about Paring up your cockatiels and how to choose your breeding pairs.
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